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Novak Djokovic has been roasted by some tennis fans online after he urged officials to ease restrictions on 72 Australian Open players stuck in hard quarantine.
The world No.1, who is not among the 72 prevented leaving their rooms and training in the lead-up to the tournament, called on Tennis Australia boss Craig Tiley to arrange practice time for fellow players who are confined to hotel rooms for 14 days.
Djokovic, 33, suggested players could be quarantined in private houses in Melbourne with tennis courts and gym facilities.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews responded on Monday by ruling out any easing of the hard quarantine arrangements.
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Novak Djokovic Trolled for Demanding Easing of Quarantine Rules for 72 Australian Open Players
Novak Djokovic has a list of demands for 72 quarantined Australia Open 2021 players | Image credit: Reuters/Twitter
72 Australian Open players have been put in 14-day hard quarantine in Adelaide after at least four persons on the flights carrying players, coaches, tested positive for coronavirus.
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World tennis No 1 Novak Djokovic has been facing flak for reportedly making a list of demands for 72 quarantined Australian Open players that seek easing of restriction on the players ahead of the upcoming tournament.
As per reports, the Serbian star wrote to Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director, with a set of demands pertaining to restrictions put on the 72 Australian Open candidates quarantined in Adelaide.
Djokovic called for players to be allowed to train in lead-up to tournament
72 players in hard quarantine after other passengers tested positive for Covid
Djokovic wants the players to have access to private homes with tennis courts
Japanese hopeful Taro Daniel said players had suggested a three-set format
He said playing five sets is too physically tough given the lack of preparation
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